Strong's Lexicon bariach: Bar, bolt, fugitive, serpent Original Word: בָּרִיחַ Word Origin: From the root verb ברח (barach), meaning "to flee" or "to go through." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "bariach," the concept of a bar or bolt can be related to Greek terms like "κλείς" (kleis), meaning "key" or "bolt," found in passages such as Matthew 16:19. Usage: The Hebrew word "bariach" primarily refers to a bar or bolt used to secure doors or gates. It is also used metaphorically to describe a serpent, particularly in poetic or prophetic literature, symbolizing something that is elusive or difficult to grasp. The term can also imply the idea of something that moves swiftly or escapes, akin to a fugitive. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, bars or bolts were essential for securing doors and gates, providing protection and privacy. The use of "bariach" in this context underscores the importance of security in ancient societies. The metaphorical use of "bariach" to describe a serpent reflects the cultural perception of serpents as creatures that are both dangerous and elusive, often associated with chaos or evil in biblical literature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadjective from barach Definition fleeing NASB Translation fleeing (2), fugitives (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [בָּרִיחַ] adjective fleeing ( = בַּרִּיחַ ֗֗֗ ) נָחָשׁ בִָּרחַ׃ Job 26:13 of eclipse-dragon, לִוְיָתָן נָחָשׁ בָרִחַ Isaiah 27:1 (probably figurative of Assyrians); as substantive בָּרִיחִים Isaiah 43:14 as fugitives (for other views compare Comm.); so probably also Isaiah 15:5 בריחיה, see בְּרִיחַ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crooked, noble, piercing Or (shortened) bariach {baw-ree'-akh}; from barach; a fugitive, i.e. The serpent (as fleeing), and the constellation by that name -- crooked, noble, piercing. see HEBREW barach Forms and Transliterations בָּרִ֔חַ בָּרִֽיחַ׃ בָֽרִיחִים֙ ברח בריח׃ בריחים bā·ri·aḥ bā·rî·aḥ ḇā·rî·ḥîm baRiach bāriaḥ bārîaḥ ḇārîḥîm variChimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 26:13 HEB: יָ֝ד֗וֹ נָחָ֥שׁ בָּרִֽיחַ׃ NAS: has pierced the fleeing serpent. KJV: hath formed the crooked serpent. INT: his hand serpent the fleeing Isaiah 27:1 Isaiah 43:14 3 Occurrences |
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